African Studies (BA)

Student life

Study association L.S.A Mugusa

L.S.A (Leiden Study Association) Mugusa is the study association for the BA, MA, and ResMA African Studies, as well for any other student in The Netherlands who is interested in the study of Africa. It is the only English speaking study association for Africa on mainland Europe, which makes it a unique community of students from all over Europe, as well as Africa.

Mugusa organises a yearly introduction weekend for all new members. Furthermore, the association organises monthly activities like lectures, educational visits, film nights, debates, workshops, parties, study trips, and more, related to the African continent and its diaspora.

If you want to join Mugusa, please follow this link for more information. We are excited to welcome you into the community! 

For general information, please visit our website or instagram, or mail us.

Diane Ouillon

First year student

“Living in Leiden is really nice. It is not a very big city, which I like. Everything you need is quite close around you, and it is also a pretty place to walk around in or to have a drink on one of the many terraces. Within African Studies, we are in a small group, which means you easily connect with everybody, including the teachers. Additionally, I am a member of the study association, L.S.A. Mugusa, where it is very easy to be part of the community. Mugusa organises many events where you meet senior students or students from other programmes, such as movie nights, symposiums, presentations and trips abroad. This year we travelled to Lisbon, where we focused on Portugal's colonial past.”

Leiden student city

Leiden is a lively university city that’s brimming with history and with a ubiquitous student culture. Leiden University is renowned for its many student associations, organised around sports, music and social clubs, as well as cultural associations. These associations will also give you access to a sizeable network, which will be very useful if you’re looking for accommodation or if you want to make new friends. A compact and manageable city, it’s never more than a short bike ride from your accommodation to the University.

The Leiden experience

International student Anna made a video about her Leiden experience.